Palm kernel Oil: Remedy to convulsion in FCT community — Residents
Palm kernel nut oil has been used to treat convulsionin children in many rural communities of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), accordingto some residents of […]
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Ex-militants in Ondo plead for inclusion in pipeline surveillance contract
Some ex- militants in Ondo State have called for inclusion in pipeline and waterway surveillance contract awarded to former militants by the state government. The […]
UN harps on ceasefire to resolve conflict, promote peace
Mrs Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) has underscored ceasefire as key to resolve conflict and promote sustainable peace. Mohammed, also Chairperson […]
LG financial autonomy key to sustainable development – NGO
A non-governmental organisation, Initiative for Leadership Development and Change, says local government autonomy is not only key to sustainable development but capable of galvanising equitable […]
Children’s Day: Group tasks FG, donors on education
A child rights group, Save the Children, has urged Federal Government and donors toaddress the deepening education problems caused by COVID-19 pandemic. The group made […]
DSS not recruiting, has no Facebook account – PRO
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it is not recruiting and does not own a Facebook account. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the […]
Insecurity: Lawyer advises govt to create jobs for youths
An Ilorin based legal practitioner, Mr Aliyu Ahmed, has called on governments at all levels to create job opportunities for youths to tackle spike of […]
Dangote cement vows to close demand-supply gaps
Dangote Cement Plc has restated commitment to meet the demand gap and ensure the availability of cement products across the country. The Group Chief Sales […]
Youth urge S/East governors to strengthen community policing, vigilance groups
South East youths have called on governors in the region to activate the community policing system as a way of improving security of lives and […]
Micro Insurance: LAPO CEO urges flexible processes for small businesses
Dr Godwin Ehigiamusoe, the Managing Director, Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) Group, has urged flexible and innovative processes in the provision of micro insurance products […]
Niger governor’s wife commiserates with victims of banditry in Shiroro, others
Wife of Niger Governor, Dr Amina Bello, has commiserated with the victims of armed bandit attacks on Shiroro, Munya and other communities in the state. […]
Nigeria will become oasis of peace for Africa – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says he is confident Nigeria will become an oasis of peace, security and prosperity in Africa and beyond. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu […]
4 members of same family killed in southern Afghanistan
Four members of the same family were killed in a roadside bombing in Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar province, an official said on Friday. The incident took […]
Seek judicial reprieve from abusive marriage –Lawyers group urges women
The Ogun State Coordinator of the African Women Lawyers Association of Nigeria (AWLAN), Mrs Ebere Obiora, has urged women in abusive marriage to seek timely […]
Why price of cement is high ——-Dangote
The management of Dangote Cement Plc. says that the price of a bag of cement from its factories and plants in Obajana and Gboko is […]
Odumakin: A bright light dimmed too soon, says Ijaw Elders Forum
The Ijaw Elders Forum (IEF) on Saturday mourned Yinka Odumakin, Spokesman of pan-Yoruba sociocultural group, Afenifere, describing his death as ‘a bright light dimmed too […]
Easter: Group urges Nigerians to pray for Armed Forces
The Tinubu Support Group (TSG) has urged Nigerians to use the Easter celebration to pray for the safety and wellbeing of the Armed Forces and […]
At 69, Tinubu’s patriotic commitment to democracy, development commendable – Group
A political group, Tinubu Vanguard, has commended the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Mr Bola Tinubu, for his patriotism and strong commitment to democracy […]
COVID-19 impacts on TB as treatment drops by 21% in 2020 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says data from more than 80 countries show 21 per cent reductionin Tuberculosis (TB) treatment in the first year of […]
C’River begins statewide COVID-19 vaccination
Dr Janet Ekpenyong, the Director-General, Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA), says the state has started official administration of AxtraZeneca vaccine to the […]
Convention: Group urges APC to zone party national chairman to North Central
A political support group has urged the Leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) to zone the party’s national chairmanship to the North-Central geo-political zone, ahead […]
Youths group urges Tinubu to join 2023 presidential race
A Youths Group, under the auspices of Nigerian Youths Movement for Tinubu (NYMT), on Tuesday urged the National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) Chief […]
Group tasks NASS on Peace Corps Bill
The Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has appealed to the National Assembly to hasten the passage of the Nigeria Peace […]
[email protected]: Group to honour health workers
A group, “Friends of Prof.”, which comprises friends and associates of the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has announced the commencement of the 2021 edition […]
Coronavirus: More African countries receive vaccines under COVAX facility
More African countries have continued to receive life-saving COVD-19 vaccines through the UN-led COVAX facility with Sudan and Rwanda becoming the latest beneficiaries on Wednesday, […]